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Background The World Health Organization (WHO) coordinates the Global Invasive Bacterial Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (IB-VPD) Surveillance Network to support vaccine introduction decisions and use.
Tomoka Nakamura+49 more
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Pitfalls associated with the use of molecular diagnostic panels in the diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis [PDF]
We report the case of a kidney transplantation patient on chronic immunosuppressive therapy presenting with subacute meningitis. The final diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis was delayed due to 2 false-negative cryptococcal results on a molecular ...
Burnham, Carey-Ann+5 more
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes called meninges and fluid adjacent the brain and spinal cord. The inflammatory progression expands all through subarachnoid space of the brain and spinal cord and occupies the ventricles.
Neelam Sharma+12 more
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Comparative dynamic clinical and immunomorphological researches of children’s cerebrospinal fluid were made during bacterial purulent meningitis (caused by Neisseria meningitis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenza).
V. E. Karev+4 more
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From the microbiome to the central nervous system, an update on the epidemiology and pathogenesis of bacterial meningitis in childhood [version 1; referees: 3 approved] [PDF]
In the past century, advances in antibiotics and vaccination have dramatically altered the incidence and clinical outcomes of bacterial meningitis. We review the shifting epidemiology of meningitis in children, including after the implementation of ...
Janowski, Andrew B, Newland, Jason G
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Meningitis infection is one of the major threats during Hajj season in Mecca. Meningitis vaccines are available, but their uses are limited in some countries due to religious reasons.
H. Zahroh+3 more
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Méningite à Haemophilus influenzaee type non b chez un nourrisson: cause rare à pronostic réservé
Non-type b Haemophilus influenzae strains are a rare cause of invasive secondary involvement in infants. We here report the case of a 11-month old infant with meningitis caused by non-type b Haemophilus influenzae, a polymorphic gram-negative bacillus ...
Meriem Rachidi+3 more
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Introduction Acute bacterial meningitis is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in children and geriatric population, especially in developing countries.
R. Seth+4 more
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Risk factors for Haemophilus influenzae and pneumococcal respiratory tract colonization in CVID [PDF]
To the Editor: Disease-specific studies focused on infection risk in common variable immune deficiencies (CVIDs) are needed to define strategies for controlling respiratory infections predominantly due to bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and ...
Camilli, Romina+10 more
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Background: During the last two decades, significant changes have taken place in the epidemiology of meningitis, especially due to the global availability and expanding use of Hib vaccines.
Nihar Dash+4 more
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